Forget all the myths you’ve heard about the Dark Ages: medieval scholars didn’t think ... instruments that these men – many of them monks – used to explore the universe around them.

Melusine was half-human, half-serpent and was both beautiful and powerful. She brought prosperity and numerous sons to her ...

They were all forest monks, all almsmen, all wearers of rag-robes, and all wearers of the three robes. As monsoon rain was upon them, they were unable to reach Savatthi. The Pali word for rain is ...

The veteran artist delivered a passionate performance of high emotional intensity in Barcelona. He combined songs from his ...

Even if you’re not the type to wear a robe after a shower, you might want one for lounging around (or as an easy cover-up to make yourself “decent,” quick). And a bathrobe can make for an ...

"Hot skatin', Ken!" is what everyone will be saying when you roll up to the Halloween party wearing a Rollerskate Ken costume. This affordable option comes with a visor and wrist warmers, so all ...

Figure makes medieval seal matrix unusual - coroner Medieval monks were riddled with worms, study finds Detectorist 'over the moon' as cross fetches £12k The 24.6mm (0.9in) seal, which dates to ...

A college student accused by the Japanese authorities of being a drug smuggler was caught in what one might call an unconventional disguise: a set of Buddhist monk's robes. On Tuesday, Japan ...

There are few better feelings than getting home after a long day and hunkering down on the sofa in your favourite robe (big bowl of pasta optional). Whether a mainstay of your beauty regime ...

Goblets and chalices tend to conjure up medieval imagery -- think massive feasts with jeweled golden cups drunk by kings -- ...

but it was monks that made them successful. Every September, Heritage Night is celebrated when members of the Jurade, the winemaking guild, outfitted in red robes and white capes, parade around ...